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Soliloquy close read

Unpack motive and meter in a soliloquy.

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Close-read [character]’s soliloquy in [act/scene]. Scan meter, mark shifts, identify rhetorical devices, and infer the character’s decision point.
How to use
  • character - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • act/scene - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Character
  • Act/scene
  • Key lines
Expected output (Outputs)
  • Meter scan
  • Device list
  • Decision inference
Tips
  • Note shared lines or feminine endings.
  • Track pronoun changes.
  • Tie devices to emotion.
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